Firepower Royal Artillery Museum, London

The Royal Artillery Museum opened to the public in Woolwich in May 1820.

In May 2001 the collection of artillery was moved to new premises within the gates of the Royal Arsenal and opened under the new name of Firepower, The Royal Artillery Museum.

Firepower, the Royal Artillery Museum tells the powerful and dramatic story of artillery, scientific discoveries made through warfare and human stories of courage and endeavour. Over 2 million men and women have served in the RA since its formation and the human stories of bravery and sacrifice are told throughout the Museum. The ‘ground shaking' Field of Fire audio-visual show puts visitors in the midst of battle as shells whiz overhead and guns roar.

The Royal Arsenal was one of the most important centres in the world for munitions manufacture and until recently was a well kept secret from the public. Many of the guns and carriages on display were made in the Arsenal, making it a significant part of the local heritage. .

Firepower has large collections of historic and modern weapons. It includes the following sections:

Field of fire: An interactive exhibit with sound, smoke, screens & vibrations designed to give visitors an idea of what it is like to be a gunner in war time.
The Gunnery Hall: The museum's main display of 20th century weapons.
The History Gallery: This covers the history of artillery from slings and arrows onwards.
Medals Gallery: Displays a selection from the museums collection of thousands of medals won by members of the Royal Regiment of Artillery, and tells some of the stories behind them.

Opening Times

The Museum is open Wednesday to Sunday. 10.30am - 5.00pm

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Ticket Prices

The Museum is free of charge for serving Gunners. Bring your MOD Form 90.

Family ticket - £12.50, 2 adults & 2 children/1 adult & 3 children
Adult - £5.30
Child - £2.50
Concessions - £4.60

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Disabled Facilities

Disabled (one carer per disabled visitor admitted FREE). There is full disabled access to the Museum and wheelchairs are available upon request.

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